November 11 marks Veterans’ Day, a day that reminds us of our military veterans, as well as active duty military personnel, who look to our colleges to pursue their academic and career goals. Laurie Quarlesis…
Although all election results are not yet final, the continued Republican control of the U.S. Senate and the Democrats’ securing a majority in the House portends significant shifts in higher education policymaking in Washington, D.C….
Having been at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and in Washington, D.C., for a few years now, I am privileged to be able to look back at what we have accomplished together and…
There are several emerging trends on Capitol Hill that are beneficial to community colleges — and are not expected to change drastically regardless of which party holds control of Congress next January. John Colbert /…
It’s fall, and not so long ago college rankings were all the talk. Jolanta Juszkiewiczis director of policy analysis at the American Association of Community Colleges.More Posts
Editor’s note: This article is part of a monthly series provided by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations, an affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges. On weekend mornings in the…
It’s National Veterinary Technician Week, which is a great opportunity to spotlight the work community colleges do in preparing students for this profession. David BaimeDavid Baime is senior vice president for government relations at the…
The demand for highly skilled and educated workers continues to be one of the most pressing long-term workforce issues facing the country. Evon Waltersis president of Community College of Allegheny County’s Allegheny Campus and Homewood…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently issued proposed regulations that could significantly impact low-income immigrants who want to become legal permanent U.S. residents. Jim HermesJim Hermes is associate vice president of government relations at…
Editor’s note: This article is part of a monthly series provided by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations, an affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges. The interviews have concluded, the…